Marxes and Stooges together?
Cardinal 1
One trend in movies and comic books is having characters meet who've
never met before; Alien Vs Predator, Superman Meets Spider-Man, etc. What
if someone wrote a movie or comic in which the Marx Brothers team up with
the Three Stooges? Both groups are known for taking down the pompous and
sticking up for the underdog, both use clever wordplay and physical humor,
and both were at their peak at about the same time (i.e., the 1930s).
Granted, it might be too much of a challenge for moviemakers, but a comic
written by people who are true fans of both teams might just work.
Opinions, anyone?
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Interesting idea.
I find the word play used by the Three Stooges to be weak compared to
that used by Groucho, Chico, and Harpo. (How many creative ways did
Harpo mis-hear "flash"? Brilliant.)
Also, compared to the Stooges, the Marxist physical humor lacks a
certain edge.
Where would the "story" be focused? Who would be the star?
They might mix, but I can't visualize it.
Paige
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Here's an idea. Add a modern element...the reality show. Something
like Big Brother where the stooges and the brothers are locked in a
house and have to vote each other out. They make alliances and compete
in games to win immunity, etc.
SCENE: On the terrace, Moe is working out on the treadmill. Chico is
lounging on the hammock singing a silly song and driving Moe nuts. Moe
goes over to teach Chico a lesson, but Harpo inadvertently intercepts
with a tray holding a pitcher of lemonade and glasses, He accidentally
spills the drinks on Moe who chases Harpo around the yard.
Paige
Roger the Saurus
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> Let's see if this gets any responses:
>
> One trend in movies and comic books is having characters meet who've
> never met before; Alien Vs Predator, Superman Meets Spider-Man, etc. What
> if someone wrote a movie or comic in which the Marx Brothers team up with
> the Three Stooges? Both groups are known for taking down the pompous and
> sticking up for the underdog, both use clever wordplay and physical humor,
> and both were at their peak at about the same time (i.e., the 1930s).
> Granted, it might be too much of a challenge for moviemakers, but a comic
> written by people who are true fans of both teams might just work.
>
> Opinions, anyone?
It would be like mixing fine wine with vinegar. There's a good reason the 3
Stooges made so many shorts - they pall after 20 minutes.
That's my opinion and if you don't like it, I have others
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Roger the Saurus
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>> "Cardinal 1" <card...@erols.com> wrote in message
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>>> Let's see if this gets any responses:
>>>
>>> One trend in movies and comic books is having characters meet who've
>>> never met before; Alien Vs Predator, Superman Meets Spider-Man, etc.
>>> What if someone wrote a movie or comic in which the Marx Brothers team
>>> up with the Three Stooges? Both groups are known for taking down the
>>> pompous and sticking up for the underdog, both use clever wordplay and
>>> physical humor, and both were at their peak at about the same time
>>> (i.e., the 1930s). Granted, it might be too much of a challenge for
>>> moviemakers, but a comic written by people who are true fans of both
>>> teams might just work.
>>>
>>> Opinions, anyone?
>>
>> It would be like mixing fine wine with vinegar. There's a good reason the
>> 3 Stooges made so many shorts - they pall after 20 minutes.
>
> warranted.
> The Stooges made some fine longs.
> Too bad the Marx's couldn't have pulled off any shorts
> themselves.
> (that didn't come out right!)
>
>> That's my opinion and if you don't like it, I have others
>
You're a great loss to the diplomatic corps. The reason the Marx Brothers
didn't make any shorts is simple - how can you fit a Groucho Chico routine,
a Harpo Chico routine, a piano solo, a harp solo and a scene with all three
brothers into 20 minutes
dwacon
Just don't leave out Gummo... but Joe Besser, him you can leave out.
Should be a fun project!
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"Roger the Saurus" <rogerupp...@bollix.talktalk.net> wrote:
> You're a great loss to the diplomatic corps. The reason the Marx Brothers
> didn't make any shorts is simple - how can you fit a Groucho Chico routine,
> a Harpo Chico routine, a piano solo, a harp solo and a scene with all three
> brothers into 20 minutes
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In the early days of radio, they did
plenty of shorts - and they are hilarious.
Pete The Upstart
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I see something more like "The Amazing Race" where the teams try to
get from Long Island to Lompoc first.....
Dr. Strangemonde
> In article <6h13s7Fi33h...@mid.individual.net>,
> "Roger the Saurus" <rogeruppercwmb...@bollix.talktalk.net> wrote:
> > The Marx Brothers didn't make any shorts
> In the early days of radio, they did
> plenty of shorts - and they are hilarious.
No audio record of these exists, right? The book of the scripts
confirms your opinion, tho.
- Dr StoogeMarx
Dr. Strangemonde
<rogeruppercwmb...@bollix.talktalk.net> wrote:
> "How can you fit a Groucho Chico routine, a Harpo Chico routine, a piano solo,
> a harp solo and a scene with all three brothers into 20 minutes
Remove all the non-Marx crooning, spooning and honeymooning crap from
an hour-long feature & I'll bet you'd come close!
- Dr Stoogemarx
Dr. Strangemonde
CEREBUS comic book series featured extensive appearances by the Marxes
AND the Stooges -- tho sadly, they never crossed paths with each other
in his pages.
Here's a couple of sample sequences with Lord Julius and Duke Leonardo
aka Groucho & Chico:
http://www.cerebusfangirl.com/freecerebus/page4.html
http://www.cerebusfangirl.com/freecerebus/page9.html
http://www.cerebusfangirl.com/freecerebus/page12.html
http://www.cerebusfangirl.com/freecerebus/page13.html
http://www.cerebusfangirl.com/freecerebus/page14.html
Pix of the "Three Wise Guys" are harder to come by, but here's a set
of "head shots":
http://www.cereb.us/wiki/images/c/cf/Mosher.jpg
http://www.cereb.us/wiki/images/4/46/Losher.jpg
http://www.cereb.us/wiki/images/5/55/Kosher.jpg
-- Dr StoogeMarx